Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit theAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
The Battle Of San Jacinto
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 30: The Battle Of San Jacinto
“Remember the Alamo.” That iconic battle cry is now known throughout the world. Borne out of the decisive loss at the Alamo, these stirring words galvanized the decisive victory at San Jacinto that ended the Texas Revolution, for good.
Today we reveal what led up to the Battle of San Jacinto, how its 18 minutes of fighting changed not just Texas, but the world, and the important ways history is being preserved at this East Texas battlefield. Featuring Cecilia Abad, Curator of the San Jacinto Museum & Battlefield Association.
San Jacinto Museum & Battlefield Association website: https://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/
San Jacinto Day: https://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/Visit/Calendar/San_Jacinto_Day_Celebration/?date=4%2F20%2F2024
Video about snuff box Santa Anna gave Sam Houston: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=982329322807688
Photo and information about Treaty of Velasco: https://www.thealamo.org/support/preservation/updates/noticias-de-tejas
